Connecticut Sun Putting on Inaugural Indigenous Peoples' Night
Published on August 17, 2023 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release
Uncasville, CT - Tomorrow, the Connecticut Sun is hosting its first Indigenous Peoples' Night during its game against the Dallas Wings at 7:00 PM EST at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Sun will be celebrating its place as the only professional sports team owned by a Native American tribe by showcasing many cultural elements of the Mohegan Tribe and other Tribal Nations in the region. The night will also serve as the organization's way of highlighting the Mohegan Tribe's Wigwam (Green Corn) Festival-a celebration of thanks and a symbol of Tribal survival honoring past and present Tribal members. The 2023 Mohegan Wigwam Festival takes place at Fort Shantok in Uncasville, CT on August 19 & 20 from 10:00AM to 7:00PM each day. Details can be found at: https://www.mohegan.nsn.us/community/wigwam-festival-2023.
Indigenous Peoples' Night will feature tons of activities and activations for attendees to enjoy. The Sun will be selling the night's Item of the Game, a shirt designed by Mohegan artist Kristin Amilyta, as well as a special food item, Mohegan Clam Chowder. Tribal artisans from the region will also be on the Mohegan Sun Arena concourse, selling their crafts and interacting with fans.
The Connecticut Sun will also be honoring members of the following Tribal Nations: The Mohegan Tribe, Mashantucket Petquot Tribal Nation, Eastern Pequots, Golden Hill Paugussett, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, and Narragansett Tribe.
The celebration and opportunities for learning about Tribal culture will continue throughout the game, with an interview with Kristin Amilyta discussing how she came up with the Item of the Game design; an interview with Beth Regan and Phil Russell, members of the Mohegan Council of Elders; a primetime performance by the Shantok Nation comprised of Mohegan Tribal Youth; an honorary tip being thrown by Tribal Elder Phil Russell; a halftime "Horse Hill" performance; and a sacred postgame drum circle titled "Horse Hill with Intertribal Dances."
Established in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional women's basketball team in the Women's National Basketball Association that takes residence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com or call 1-877-SUN-TIXX.
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